St Bede's University News

U6th Prep Task - Thurs 8th Sept

2011-09-08T01:50:00.001-07:00

Please make sure that you have completed the following tasks by saturday 9th of sept

1 register with UCAS
2 complete the personal information and education sections
3 submit your personal statement to your tutor

There are six weeks until the deadline. Do not Shilly Shally!!!!

How to write a personal statement

2011-08-22T01:25:00.000-07:00

How to write a personal statement Radio 4 programme. Well worth a listen

Clearing 2011

2011-08-16T06:40:00.001-07:00

Clearing opens on Thursday Morning.

Look here for some useful info about how it works.

In addition, you can look at the lists of courses in clearing on the both the ucas and The Telegraph websites.

I am in school from 10 am on Thursday morning until Tues 23rd of August. Please feel free to come in to school to talk to me about your options.

You can ring me on 01323 843252 ext 4343

or mail me at richard.williams@stbedesschool.org

Good Luck!

Thinking of Studying in the US?

2011-06-17T07:40:00.000-07:00

look here for the central portal for all UK students who want to study in the US

look here for a useful search engine that helps you narrow your search by state and then by university.

link to a daily telegarph article about studying in the states. Some useful info about how to narrow your search and the difference between universities. Also some info about scholarship schemes and how to maximise your chances of gaining one.

you go - The UCAS social network

2011-06-09T07:44:00.000-07:00

click here to register on the ucas social network. It's great for getting in touch with other students who are thinking about the same sort of courses as you.

excellent short video about how to use course search

2011-06-07T01:12:00.000-07:00

link here.

click on the advisers tab and then click on 'choose your course'

Personal statement worksheet

2011-06-07T01:01:00.000-07:00

link here to a comprehensive worksheet designed to help you understand which material to include in your personal statement.

personal statement mind map

2011-06-07T01:00:00.000-07:00

link here to an excellent ucas resource. It will help you to organise your personal statement.

powerpoint presentation- 7th May

2011-05-07T06:55:00.001-07:00

click here to download the presentation given by Mr Williams to L6th parents on Sat May 7th.

just click where it says "all files : HTTP"

Informed Choices Document

2011-03-11T02:33:00.001-08:00

Useful Guidance about selecting the right Sixth Form Programme

UCAS talk for L6th students- March 2011

2011-03-07T03:27:00.001-08:00

click here for the presentation.

Guidance on the UCAS application form.

2011-02-16T02:14:00.000-08:00

An article from The Daily Telegraph that includes some basic info about what to include and what to avoid.

m.guardian.co.uk

2011-01-02T17:00:00.000-08:00

http://m.guardian.co.uk/ms/p/gnm/op/sgPd8ASu0y210XkxrBkdEvQ/view.m?id=15&gid=education/2011/jan/02/universities-corporate-workplace-skills-accreditation&cat=top-stories

uni funding cuts news.

2010-12-23T09:18:00.001-08:00

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/8214368/Christmas-kick-in-the-teeth-for-universities-as-places-are-slashed-and-budgets-cut-by-400-million.html

m.guardian.co.uk

2010-11-10T14:02:00.000-08:00

http://m.guardian.co.uk/ms/p/gnm/op/sQYWCOcDGgwfrrz3VgWirMw/view.m?id=15&gid=education/2010/nov/10/student-fees-protest-conservative-hq&cat=top-stories

News on tuition fees and a likely surge in applications

2010-10-22T06:01:00.001-07:00

here.

Quick News Story on today's proposed university funding cuts

2010-10-12T08:21:00.000-07:00

a Telegraph article that looks at the possible implications
of the cuts in funding proposed by Lord Browne.

UCAS TV

2010-09-17T06:25:00.000-07:00

An excellent resource for both students and teachers.You can find information
about choosing courses, writing personal statements, the application process and writing references.

Applying for university presentation- Quick Version

2010-09-07T00:35:00.000-07:00

Here's the abridged version of the talk given in the Library, back in May. The full version was posted on this blog
on the 6th of May.

Does Facebook impact on exam success?

2010-09-07T00:29:00.000-07:00

Not the largest survey ever conducted, but food for thought perhaps.

Setting up your UCAS account

2010-08-13T05:13:00.001-07:00

A guide to setting up your ucas account and entering the correct information. Also includes a timeline of key dates

Correction- The buzzword is NOT elvisbacon as indicated on the above sheet. It's dicker

The Guardian | Clearing 2010: 'Full' universities turn away record number of students

2010-08-10T01:54:00.000-07:00

http://m.guardian.co.uk/ms/p/gmg/op/shSsEK76VgV90XkxrBkdEvQ/view.m?id=530488&tid=120787&cat=Education

UCAS Iphone app for students

2010-06-19T04:11:00.000-07:00

track the progress of your application via the new ucas app.

writing a university reference- tips for teachers

2010-06-19T02:41:00.000-07:00

ucas video- applying to university

2010-06-19T02:29:00.000-07:00

university protests about threat of rising fees

2010-06-16T08:34:00.001-07:00

look here for an article about the demonstrations around the country about rising tuition fees

The Guardian | David Willetts hints that university students will face higher fees

2010-06-10T00:32:00.000-07:00

http://m.guardian.co.uk/ms/p/gmg/op/s3vjtGNorPuQPSkOd_cicLg/view.m?id=463208&tid=120787&cat=News

Presentation- HE talk. May 8th 2010. Starting the UCAS process

2010-05-06T07:39:00.000-07:00

look here for the ppt file of the presentation delivered
in the library on May 8th 2010.

It includes relevant info about

looking for courses
visiting universities
selecting courses
writing the personal statement
gaining work experience
gap years
using the ucas website

Getting into Competitive Subjects

2010-02-02T00:11:00.001-08:00

Look here for a list of presentations delivered at the recent UCAS conference on Competitive Subjects.

Academics oppose Mandelson's universities move

2009-12-23T11:29:00.000-08:00

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/dec/23/academics-vice-chancellors-universities-mandelson

A Guide to Admissions Tests: BMAT , LNAT etc

2009-12-11T10:12:00.000-08:00

Useful factual info about the various admissions tests that are
used to differentiate students who are applying for competitive subjects like
Law and Medicine.

Presentation on Getting into British Universities

2009-09-15T06:53:00.000-07:00

click here for a copy of the 'getting into Higher Education' presentation.

Debunking some myths about A Grades

2009-09-15T06:42:00.001-07:00

Interesting article by Mike Baker about the ways in which the top universities demands for more rigorous qualifications may be impacting on secondary education in general. Also discusses the possible impact of the new A* qualification.

Writing the Personal Statement

2009-09-15T06:38:00.000-07:00

An Excellent website that provides some really good advice about how to go about writing your personal statement as well as providing some useful examples.
Look here

Unistats

2009-09-15T06:35:00.000-07:00

Comprehensive site for comparing subjects at universities across the uk

Demand for Gap year schemes soars

2009-09-15T06:30:00.000-07:00

From the Guardian Website. Demand for places on organised Gap year schemes has risen as thousands
of students who missed out on uni places look for alternatives.

University League Tables for 2010 entry.

2009-09-15T06:27:00.000-07:00

Look here for a searchable database of universities. Searchable by Subject.